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Diploma of Events

PSIT50207  067493J



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Fee*
9 Month/s (3 Terms full-time (1 year = 4 Terms). Students are generally required to complete the Certificate III in Events and the Diploma of Events prior to commencement of the Advanced Diploma of Events. The combined duration of this approved course sequence is 2 years.) Prahran (Term 4) A$9,150 (total for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

You will develop competency in wide-ranging, highly specialised technical event management skills with a strategic research, planning and communication focus. Event organisation and management takes place across the full spectrum of business and community activity. This qualification has particular relevance in the community, cultural, hospitality, sporting and tourism sectors.

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This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a broad range of event management skills, including significant communication, planning and organisational skills. This is underpinned by a detailed knowledge of the event management process.
 
Event organisation and management takes place across the full spectrum of business and community activity. The qualification has particular relevance in the community, cultural, hospitality, sporting and tourism sectors. You will be equipped with the skills to work in both an office environment where event planning and organisation takes place and at an event site.
 
The qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate the work of self or team.

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The course aims to develop a broad awareness and understanding of the events industry and provide participants with the knowledge and skills to manage and work within the operations sector.

 

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There are two alternative pathways for entry into the Diploma of Events. The candidate must either:
  • have achieved a Certificate III qualification in an events-related area. Certificate III qualifications which are particularly relevant include those in the areas of: business, entertainment, hospitality, music, sport and recreation, tourism.
  • or have paid or voluntary employment experience at an operational, coordination or management level in an events-related field. A current or previous job role that involves or has involved the application of skills and knowledge relevant to the staging and management of functions and events would be appropriate. As a minimum, employment experience must reflect the breadth, depth and complexity of a qualification at Certificate III level, as defined in the AQF guidelines.
The department's training restaurants provide students with the opportunity for hands-on training in food and beverage operations, including the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate.
 
Students also participate in internal and external development of conferences and events through Swinevent. Swinevent is where students work in small groups on the development of event projects and then implement projects in on- and off-campus venues.

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Event Management
 
Business Management
 
Technical Production
 
Finance

 

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.

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Individuals with this qualification are able to work in a range of organisations where event management takes place, and such organisations are diverse in nature. Examples include professional conference organisers, exhibition and event management companies, sporting associations, community organisations, hospitality and cultural venues.

 
Possible job titles include:  
  • event coordinator
  • venue coordinator
  • conference coordinator
  • exhibitions coordinator

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 4: Pathways -60%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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